Poetry – New Jersey Digital Newspaper Project

The History of Memorial Day

Tristan Smith — Mon, 29 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000

With May 29th marking Memorial Day this year, it only made sense to take a look at the history of the celebration through New Jersey’s newspapers. The holiday, often known as Decoration Day prior to the First World War, emerged…

Henry David Thoreau

Kristi Chanda — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On this day in 1817, Henry David Thoreau, social reformer, naturalist, philosopher, writer, transcendentalist, and scientist, was born. His many pursuits are reflected in his writings. As a social reformer, his principles embraced human rights over political rights, which inspired…

Rose Hawthorne Lathrop

Kristi Chanda — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Many know the American novelist and short story writer Nathaniel Hawthorne. However, not many are familiar with the benevolent contributions of his daughter, Rose Hawthorne Lathrop. She was a poet, a short story writer, and, later in life, a caregiver.…